The Brief A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern island of Kyushu, causing structural collapses, train derailments, and injuries across Kumamoto prefecture. A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday. In Kashima Town, the second floor of the Aeon Mall shopping center collapsed, trapping an unknown number of people inside. A damaged wall is seen on the side of Aeon Mall Kumamoto after an earthquake in Kashima on July 28, 2026. What's next:Emergency responders and local authorities are continuing search and rescue operations at the Aeon Mall and other damaged sites.